A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3247791 Details
Epoch: 150 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3249178 epoch_slot_no: 9178 block_no: 3247639 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2443 time: 2019-10-16 00:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9eab2cbfc0c00aada4f9cee552b2970fb5d9edc1902bdb8643034d5c969252eBlock Operator
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